The Weekly Workplace

Episode #41: How to Recognize Others

The workforce is starved for recognition. Too many times managers, leaders, or even coworkers get caught up in their own work, they forget to recognize the many contributions of the people they work with. In this episode of The Weekly Workplace, Dewey and Bryana offer tips and techniques to help you recognize the efforts and outcomes of others.    
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Resources: 
Kouzes, J. & Posner, B. (2003). Encouraging the Heart: A Leader's Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 
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Episode #40: Learning to Say No

There are many reasons why it’s hard to tell someone no, from not wanting to let someone down, to simply not knowing how. This episode of The Weekly Workplace will help you understand your motivation for saying no, as well as help you find the words to set your boundaries and say "NO" when it's appropriate.
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Episode #39: ”At Least” is a Horrible Way to Start

Have you ever responded to your colleague’s emotionally intense story with “At least…” or even “I understand…” or how about “When I went through that…”?  These are not very empathetic responses at all. Join the MTI team as they discuss what empathy is as how to be a more intuitive and empathetic listener.
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Resources:
Brown, Brene. (2018). Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Heart. Random House.
Brown, Brene. (2021). Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience. Random House. 
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Episode #38: Performance Management, Does it Feel Like Doing Your Taxes?

Performance appraisals often feel like doing your taxes. They come around once (or even twice) a year, the emphasis is on completing the forms, and must be completed on time by a certain due date. Often what is lacking is meaningful feedback about someone’s performance on the job, and their future developmental needs. Join Dewey, Rae, and Bryana as they describe both the formal approach to performance management, the written appraisal, and the informal role that coaching can play to improve performance and increase employee engagement. 
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Episode #37: Letting Go of Toxic Things

How often have you ever let who you truly are be defined by the things you have; the car you drive, the clothes you wear, the neighborhood you live in, even the people you associate with?  When you are young and dependent on others, you have little choice in the matter.  By the time you are old enough to make your own decisions, pay your own bills, you might believe this really IS who you are and become accustomed to whatever is in front of you – good or otherwise.  As we turn the page on a new year, maybe it’s time to re-evaluate that perspective and really take inventory of the things that are serving you because you aren’t limited by who you think you are but by who you think you are not.  Join Dewey, Rae, and Bryana as they discuss the hard reality of taking life inventory, raising your awareness, and saying goodbye to the toxic things in our lives so you can move forward.
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Episode #36: Beyond the Holidays

It's easy to consider giving and societal contribution during the holiday season, but what about the rest of the year? For organizations, it's important to remember your employees are always watching and have an expectation that the work you do is more than just about the profits. According to a study, 63% of Americans are hopeful businesses will take the lead to drive social and environmental change. As organizations are hungry for talent, they've got to be willing to create a shared purpose with potential hires in order to retain and keep them. Join Bryana as she chats with David Holtgraewe, Chief Operations Officer at Heart of Missouri United Way about the impact in the workplace and in the community when organizations embrace corporate social responsibility. 
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For more information about Heart of Missouri United Way or to get involved, call them at 573.443.4523 or visit https://uwheartmo.org/. 

Episode #35: The Shortcut to Success

Mentoring is a collaborative relationship between a mentor and a protégé for purposes of growth, learning, or development. A good mentoring process can easily help people become more effective at work, learn new skills, develop greater confidence in developing personal networks, and make better decisions. Join us on this episode of the Weekly Workplace as the MTI team explores this process, how organizations are using it to improve, and its benefits to the organization.
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Episode #34: That‘s a Wrap!

With the excitement of a new year - a fresh start just around the corner - many people spend time reflecting back on how the current one's gone. As important as it is to learn from valuable experiences behind us, looking ahead can make us even more successful. Join the MTI team for the final episode of 2021 as they discuss a few items in the rearview mirror and a whole lot of things ahead.
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